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For a die-hard Green Bay Packers fan like Paul Farr, it was difficult to watch his favorite team blow an 18-point lead and lose to archrival Chicago Bears in the opening round of the NFL playoffs on January 10. A month later, Farr suffered another heartbreaking loss, this time on the frozen tundra Aqueduct racecourse. […]
Jessica Paquette, track announcer and director of public relations for Parx, has been named president of the Turf Publicists of America (TPA) for 2026 and 2027. The announcement was made by outgoing president Najja Thompson, executive director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, who will remain on the board as vice president. At the same […]
At a time of year when Kentucky Derby (G1) hopefuls are focusing on two-round preparations and qualifying points, the Feb. 28 Gotham Stakes Aqueduct offers something different. The Gotham is contested over a one-turn mile, with the winner receiving 50 qualifying points for a starting spot in the Kentucky Derby. 1. Balboa (6-1 odds on […]
Constitution HillThe owner of the car says he’s thinking of Melbourne, and Melbourne says he’d like to have it. Racing Victoria’s chief international recruiter has responded to Michael Buckley’s thoughts on the Melbourne Cup (G1), saying the gelding’s participation in the race that stops a nation would be “one of the biggest racing stories of […]
This year’s Pennsylvania-Bred Stakes Schedule offers $1.7 million in prize money across 20 stakes races. Wagering will take place at all three Pennsylvania racetracks. From April 22 Parx Racing will feature three Pennsylvania-bred stakes, including the $75,000 Wait for It Stakes for 3-year-old runners from Pennsylvania, which was carried forward beginning in December 2025. The […]
Asked what brought him back Oaklawn Park for the first time in many years, owner Mark Cornett said he wanted to witness history. Did Get ice cream ever deliver. The much-loved Haulin Ice on Feb. 20 became the first accredited Arkansas-bred male to reach $1 million in career earnings with a class-leading tour de force […]
Entering the John Battaglia Memorial Stakes on Turfway Park On February 21, bettors were keyed in on the 1-2 finishers of the Leonatus Stakes, Street animal And Full effort . However, it was the fifth place of the local preparation, Great White which would take the biggest bite out of Saturday’s $174,835 wallet. In that […]
Jack’s promise , who finally lives up to his name, exploded on the way to take on the $105,000 Gulfstream Park Sprint Stakes Gulfstream Park in the foreground, February 21. At odds of 11-1, the 4-year-old son of Promises fulfilled battled for the early lead under jockey Rajiv Maragh. He broke into the lead, but […]
With nominations for the $500,000 Virginia Derby that closes on Wednesday, February 25, Ocelli and Grade 3 winner Incredibolt have emerged as likely starters. The 1 1/8-mile Virginia Derby will be held on Saturday, March 14, culminating in the three-day Colonial Downs meeting, which runs from Thursday, March 12 through Saturday, March 14. Held seven […]
